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Insurance Bad Faith FAQs
There is really no standard definition of bad faith, but most states define it as unreasonable or unfair conduct by an insurance company. There are a number of actions by an insurer that are considered bad faith by the courts.
You are responsible for information you supply in an insurance application and will likely answer many questions from a sales agent when applying for a policy. You are responsible for the information on the application; make sure that your answers are true and accurate.
An insurer has the right to deny a claim if the insured fails to uphold his or her obligations under the policy, if a claim is for something not covered by the policy or if the insured makes a fraudulent claim.
If an insurer breaches its duty to act in good faith when handling an insurance claim, the insured may recover any damages proximately caused by the breach. Typical damages in a bad faith action include the benefits of the policy and consequential losses and damages suffered due to claim denial.
No. An insurer’s duty to defend is assessed at the outset of a case. If it is subsequently determined that there was no coverage at the time of the incident giving rise to the claim, an insurer may withdraw from representation.
GAZDA & TADAYON INJURY LAW PRACTICE AREAS
Attorney Lewis J. Gazda
Awards
- Million and multi-million advocates forum
- Martindale Hubbell with AV Ratings
- Top-Rated Avvo Lawyer
- Top 25 Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys
- National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Civil Plaintiffs Lawyers
With almost 30 years of experience, Attorney Lewis Gazda is one of the most respected lawyers in the Las Vegas community. Attorney Gazda specializes in both personal injury and wrongful death cases. He is recognized by his peers for his superior negotiation skills and extensive legal knowledge, earning the highest possible rating of AV Pre-eminent from Martindale-Hubbell.
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Attorney Afshin Tadayon
Awards
Attorney Afshin Tadayon has more than 20 years of experience as an attorney in Las Vegas, with a diverse range of practice areas including personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death, criminal law, and mass tort litigation. Attorney Tadayon formerly served as a defense lawyer for insurance companies; his insider knowledge of their legal tactics makes him a potent advocate for clients seeking the compensation they deserve after an accident.
Attorney Tadayon is ranked AV Pre-eminent by Martindale-Hubbell, a rating reserved for only the top 10% of attorneys as designated by their peers.
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